# National American University-Rapid City

> National American University-Rapid City is a private for-profit university in Rapid City, SD, with 764 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $31,654 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 33.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $38,663.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/national-american-university-rapid-city-1821
- Location: Rapid City, SD, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Private for-profit
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.national.edu/locations/campuses/rapid-city/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 219204
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $16,065 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,065 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $31,654 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 69.4% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 33.3% |
| First-year retention rate | 33.3% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $38,663 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 764 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is National American University-Rapid City tuition?

Tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $16,065 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $31,654 a year.

### What is the average net price at National American University-Rapid City?

The average net price at National American University-Rapid City, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $31,654 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at National American University-Rapid City?

33.3% of first-time, full-time students at National American University-Rapid City graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to National American University-Rapid City?

The closest matches are Waldorf University, Rasmussen College, and IGlobal University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/national-american-university-rapid-city-1821. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.